The closure of the ExxonMobil plant at Mossmorran has been a blow to the workers and community there. I have been encouraged to see the constructive work between Fife Council and the UK and Scottish governments, but that needs to be built on to secure future opportunities at the site.

The government's reform to skills bodies - the Scottish Funding Council and Skills Development Scotland - was not the reform I would have pursued. As I made clear in my speech on the final stage of the legislation, other vital elements of reform including career advice and... 1/2

The best part of two decades on from the SNP promise to replace the council tax, they have barely moved an inch forward. Ministers have come and gone, claiming that they wanted to listen to other parties' proposals, without ever proposing a serious way forward.

The government's announcement that it will bring in legislation to restrict the use of mobile phones in schools is welcome. I previously called for a national approach with legislative backing, and at the election the Scottish Liberal Democrats supported a national policy... 1/2

Yesterday I passed an amendment to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) Bill to require the Scottish Government to report annually on the deaths of looked-after children. This is an important step to improve transparency and to reduce preventable deaths.

MSPs have been united in calling for better funded and expanded palliative care. I asked the finance secretary what plans the government has to take this forward.

A gardening accident…

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have secured £300 million for our priorities in the Scottish Government budget. That means more money for business rates relief, colleges, social care, hospices, autism and ADHD assessments and support, and backing for young entrepreneurs. 1/2

Goooood Morrrrning! A glorious sunrise before the storm ahead. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to speak with me this week. #election #scotlibdems

Households and businesses across the country are already feeling the impact of increased fuel costs following Donald Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran. I raised the particular challenge this poses to the fishing industry.

Happy St. Patrick’s day, everyone. Check out our website bellowsformaine.com for more ways to get involved!

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Arnie never skipped leg day. Neither will Miguel 🔨 #PowerAthleteBTH

One day #Melania will sing... about that island she never visited. Hit it!

Happy #Caturday! We're learning about the pool floats today 🤪🐈

Interesting Hollywood news with @BearFiorda & @Lady Summer Helene #behindthescenes #tipsandtricks #hollywood #worldcup #iceman

Cllr Rachel Millward: "There is racial hatred across our societies like I haven't known in my lifetime. I'm so deeply worried about that." "Your party (Reform UK) needs to take responsibility for some of the narratives around immigration which are feeding that, it is wrong."

#MorningVibe The world feels loud and divided because systems profit off our anger. But solidarity is quieter & stronger. Organize with kindness, support your neighbors, & fight for a world where everyone thrives.

In today’s headlines: pharmaphorum.com/news #news #pharma #lifesciences #pharmanews #pharmaindustry

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Für was entscheidest du dich? #realtalk #schlafen #aufstehen #lesen #menschsein

This moment hits hard because Peter just came back from the dead, had a nice moment with Tony Stark, only for the latter to sacrifice his life to win the battle. It’s honestly heartbreaking and the first time we witness him losing someone he had a close relationship with.

Damn, I wanted his hair shaved!!! MJF: 甲：雪崩式ツームストーン・パイルドライバー (nadare-shiki tūmusuton pairudoraibā) | Avalanche tombstone piledriver 乙：Headlock takeover #AEWDoN 🤼‍♂️

⭕ #Alain_Finkielkraut appelle les intellectuels, les journalistes et les responsables politiques à « se taire » sur la trentaine de témoignages publics d’agressions sexuelles et de viols visant #Patrick_Bruel.

God bless the USA Protect our Christian World Leader President Trump and help.him to stop the EU the upcoming evil corrupt secular globalist communism destroying the rights and privileges and interest of the civlians, their culture and heritage, by obeying the evil WEF

The first trailer for ‘MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN’ Season 3 has been released. Releasing June 13 on Adult Swim.

Andrei Tarkovskij on the set of Stalker, 1979. The backstage footage of Stalker was filmed by the crew of Mosfilm, the historic Soviet film studio that produced the movie.

Powerlifter Man finally gets the shot over the top as TKD Man has no real idea about bicep control when clinching.

Embrace the thrill, challenge yourself, and never stop chasing those moments that make your heart race! 🏄‍♂️💪 📍Thun, Switzerland 🇨🇭 #Thun #AareRiver #WaveRiding #ChaseTheThrill #AdventureAwaits #OutdoorLifestyle #LifeIsAnAdventure

Trump is attacking Iran because of video of him raping children which Netanyahu and Putin have. And gives him excuse to cancel midterms and 2028 elections. He has totally miscalculated because Iran is prepared this time. Americans will be brought home in coffins!

Audio The Jam A Town Called Malice

Meet Silvia Zuffi, Senior Research Scientist at IMATI–CNR 🇮🇹 and ELLIS Member working in #ComputerVision. She believes in the power of connecting scientists across Europe and aims to make a real impact with AI for animal welfare & conservation. #WomenInELLIS

Storm using Awa Fam in different ways, play starts with a pindown. Ends up re-spacing and then flowing into pick and roll. Has good footwork, works to get a touch but releases to the roll quick.

#bluesfingerpicking #oneminutejams #guitarimprov #acousticblues #sickdayvibes

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Dev update: Implemented a top-down perspective in UE5 and prototyped Sokoban-style mechanics. Box movement is grid-based — players can push one tile at a time.

From Berlin to Nairobi, music and diplomacy in perfect sync. This week, #BaloziSpeaks features Ambassador of Germany Sebastian Groth 🇩🇪 🇪🇺 @German Embassy Nairobi Tune in @TV47Kenya 📺on Sunday at 8PM #EUKenya50

NEVER before have I been this disrespected by a video game. EVER. Thanks for the moral support for all the chatters who saw me get me heart broken in last night's stream. #MetalGearSolid #MGS #RetroGaming #PS1

Oh my Lord, I damn near spit out my coffee. That ending, though.🥧😅

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Tae on IG 💜🐻💜 #V #Taehyung #BTS 🔗 www.instagram.com/p/DY9GSv4k5F2/

World is on fire. Ugandan President t had cut off internet during the elections. The word on the streets is so they can rig the election and not allow citizens to have a voice. Same trick was applied in Tanzania.

ICE received $75 billion in the Big “Beautiful” Bill + MORE in appropriations, but the GOP is holding TSA, FEMA & Coast Guard funding hostage to get even MORE money for ICE. House Dem. Leader Jeffries is trying again with a discharge petition to fund these agencies—just NOT ICE. #FundDHSFreezeICE

I complained that my hotel didn’t feel enough like a living room. The manager "dealt" with the staff and then offered me a sleeping bag in the forest for "unlimited square footage." 🌲🛌 I think the staff at the Marriott are much nicer. 💀🇺🇸 #TravelFail #HotelLife #Funny #Relatable

Daily Mario Music - Day 44 !!! GCN Luigi Circuit ↳ Mario Kart World ↳ Nintendo Switch 2

💔 Russia is turning Kostyantynivka into ruins. Once a living city in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, it is now being destroyed day after day by glide bombs, artillery, and drones. Entire streets are burning out, and residential buildings are collapsing. 📹 khyzhak.brigade/Instagram

Iranians shouting opposition slogans from their windows resulting in the muslim dictatorship soldiers shooting at them

Somehow @haleyfax.bsky.social and @sarahpodz.bsky.social take exams at a magic school while attending BitSummit in Kyoto. Don't miss our full video showing off the event! youtu.be/cr-Z-ckmpgI

У Чистых прудов продают студию 8 м² за 3,8 млн рублей. Внутри — кушетка, мини-стол, стул, имитация окна и отдельный санузел с душем 🔸 Имитация жизни

🎭 1 Month To Go 🎭 THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD starring Éanna Hardwicke, Nicola Coughlan, and Siobhán McSweeney screens from May 28. Opening night is almost sold out. Pre-booking is essential. 🎟️ https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/nt-live-playboy-of-the-western-world

“The release of the Epstein files are more important than ever after America’s attack on Iran. Epstein was likely an Israeli intelligence operative, collecting blackmail on political & corporate leaders. Who in the White House and in Congress are compromised?” www.instagram.com/reel/DVT11fc...

What a cracking gig t’other week at The Artisan Tap* in Stoke with The Fire Doors (aka @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social ). Stupendous versions of those old Doors classics… Nice pint of Three Tuns beer in there, too.

"Ten year ago under the Conservative government I was a part of, support for separation was zero." Poilievre asked what the impact would be for Alberta leaving- he says it would be "bad", adding that PM Mark Carney needs to take responsibility and explain how he'll unite everyone.

🇱🇧🇮🇱 Hezbollah atacó con drones #FPV un camión de combustible de las FDI en la ciudad de Bint Jbeil, en el sur del Líbano. ——————- 🇱🇧🇮🇱 Hezbollah atacó con drones FPV un camión de combustible de las FDI en la ciudad de Bint Jbeil, en el sur del Líbano.

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Trump Epstein James Bond 007 #Movies @dcombes.bsky.social @grateful-1.bsky.social @lindaworkerbee.bsky.social @bab102.bsky.social @blueeyedlady.bsky.social @ianseine.bsky.social @lmyers-2024.bsky.social @imnotapu2.bsky.social @heyudeuphus.bsky.social

Emergency! S06E19 - The Boat Clip number 0061 #KMG-365 #emergency

Sen. Markey: If Republicans truly cared about protecting children, they would reverse the nearly $1 trillion Medicaid cuts that are stripping coverage for millions of children and their families all across our country.